1989 Holden Apollo vs. 1996 Nissan President
To start off, 1996 Nissan President is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Holden Apollo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Holden Apollo would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1989 Holden Apollo. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1989 Holden Apollo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan President weights approximately 685 kg more than 1989 Holden Apollo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Holden Apollo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Holden Apollo. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Holden Apollo. 1996 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1989 Holden Apollo has manual transmission. 1989 Holden Apollo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Holden Apollo | 1996 Nissan President | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Apollo | President |
Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3040 mm |